The perfect sport for an Israeli
On 15th Feb, Israel’s A.J. Edelman will begin his participation in the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. As Israel’s first-ever competitor in the skeleton bobsleigh competition, he joins nine other Israeli qualifiers (a record), which includes seven figure-skaters. Great videos.
Starlings flock to the Holy Land
Every Israeli winter, flocks of Starlings perform amazing displays (known as murmurations) across the skies of Southern Israel. Here they create beautiful and dramatic shapes in the skies above Sderot.
The other Israeli Olympic athletes
Israeli competitors at the Winter Olympics include figure skater Alexei Bychenko – Israel’s best prospect for a medal. Others include speed skater Vladislav Bykanov, alpine skier Itamar Biran, and pairs skaters Paige Conners and Evgeni Krasnopolski
After the rains, the waterfalls
Beautiful photos of Israel’s spectacular waterfalls, boosted by recent rains.
On-line exhibitions
Israel21c has made some alterations to its on-line exhibitions. Here are the new links to its “18 Ways Israel is Changing the World” and its new exhibition “The Guide to Hipster Israel”.
Land of wine, film and art
The nonprofit Israel Innovation Fund (TIIF) develops innovative programs to feature Israeli culture through wine, film, and art. 250 attended TIIF’s “Wine on the Vine” project launch. TIFF supporter MK Michael Oren stressed the need to change the conversation to one about technology and culture.
Tu B’Shvat events in Jerusalem
Tu B'Shvat, the Jewish new year of the trees, falls this year on January 30-31. Here's a roundup of Tu B'Shvat related activities, from nature walks to mystical fruit seders.
New museum for iconic artist
A museum dedicated to the colorful works of world-renowned kinetic artist Yaacov Agam recently opened its doors in Rishon LeZion, the birthplace of the 89-year-old artist whose career has spanned 65 years. One of Agam’s works is the famous Dizengoff Square “Fire and Water Fountain”.
Ex-England soccer coach re-energized
Former England soccer manager Steve McClaren feels “re-energized” after five months in Israel, assisting Jordi Cruyff (son of Johan) at Maccabi Tel Aviv. “Tel Aviv was beautiful. Modern, but with history, too. Mediterranean. Multicultural, fantastic restaurants, great beach.”
Einstein Museum to be in Jerusalem
A former planetarium at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is to be converted into a museum dedicated to Albert Einstein, father of the theory of relativity. Einstein bequeathed his personal archives to the Hebrew University, of which he was a founder.